Five years of focus and growth
From 2020 to the end of 2025, I spent most of my time learning, building, and competing. These are the main points I remember from those years.
In 2020, a setback pushed me to work harder. I focused on coding, game development, and creative projects, often losing track of time.
For two years, I explored game engines and programming. I spent months experimenting with shaders and simulations and learning as I went.
In 2022, I started college and focused on building projects and challenging myself. I also created my own programming language in C++. It was exciting to see those ideas take shape.
December 2023 brought my first big win at a national hackathon. After that, some weekends ended with a win and others ended with a new lesson. Teams changed, projects shifted, and some things did not go as planned. I learned to adapt and keep working.
I wrote books, published software, and kept learning. In the summer of 2025, I interned at a fintech startup and built real-time monitoring systems. Seeing that work used was rewarding.
Placement season brought new opportunities and decisions. Some worked out and some did not. I learned from each experience.
By the end of 2025, I was leading an AI project at a startup accelerator. I was proud of the progress.
Balance and connection in 2026
In 2026, I am paying more attention to balance. I still enjoy building, but I also make room for friends, family, and life outside my screen.
For years, I focused on solving problems and reaching goals. Now I am learning to set healthier boundaries, say yes to new experiences, and appreciate the simple parts of the day.
I am proud of what I achieved. In 2026, balance matters to me as much as the work.